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Hi, Exercise does help. When I finally start -each day gets better. My doctor has me taking calcium, evening primrose oil, b vitamins, a multivitamin, and vitamin d, plus fish oil. I do have guided meditations on my ipod. And I do have a journal. Sometimes it seems the only thing that helps is time....

Thanks very much for the welcome.

Hi, Has anyone else been diagnosed with pmdd? Pmdd is a severe form of pms, like pms 100 times over. Usually the depression is in check all month except when the hormones kick in and that sets off the depression. I don't even mark my period on the calendar because I don't want to be ruled by the cal...

Hi Marie,

I also got an episode in December.

It's a catch 22 because one doesn't feel like doing the things that would make you feel better. I know how that goes.

"This too shall pass."

hang in there,

Sending hugs and positive vibes your way.

I've heard that boredom is a sign of depression.

Thank you!

Hello Everyone,

My name is Laurie. I'm 46 years old and married with 2 children, a boy and girl ages 19 and 20.

Have been diagnosed with major depression years ago as well as pmdd.

I've recently found a cognitive therapist which I think is going to work out great.